Require meaning in English

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Definition

to require (sthg): to want, to need, to demand, to request, to ask for (sthg) verb
This recipe requires five eggs. I only have two eggs, so I can't make it.
to require (someone to do something): to need (someone to do something) verb
Bruno requires that his employees be on time. He needs them to start at 9am and no later.
required: needed, necessary, obligatory adjective
Required by law Officially necessary according to the law

UK: I require you to stay close to me at all times.
US: Seatbelts for all passengers are required by law.

Examples

  • "The scarf measures 50cm in length and is designed to fit around the necks of most birds (except ostriches and emus, which require modified versions of the scarf)."
  • "All of the properties require a few touch-ups, but nothing major."
  • "Background check required."
  • "Please, go ahead and purchase as many licenses of the Miracle software as Icarus requires."
  • "The Johnson Method requires at least three months to perfect the language."
  • "After he displaced all of its contents, he was able to locate the required oil in less than a minute."
  • "A role requiring efficiency, organization and discretion."
  • "A lot of people don't realize that an efficient workplace requires positive energy."
  • "Tomatoes grown in Spain and transported to the UK have much less of an impact than the same tomatoes grown in greenhouses in the UK, which require electricity to light and heat them."
  • "Also, I've attached a formal invitation with this note, as company policy requires."
  • "Most of these programs require you to send money or credit card information to shady companies or people you don't even know."
  • "- A signature is required upon delivery."
  • "Requires excellent customer service and communication skills."
  • "PS: I would also like to take this opportunity to note that dancing shoes are not required, as several attendees mistakenly wore dancing attire to the last meeting."
  • "The chef is a maniacal tyrant and requires that we wash our hands at least twice per day."
  • "You require an attitude adjustment, as well as an altitude adjustment."
  • "To produce more perfumes, he required a laboratory, machines and assistants."
  • "I require another one of your delicious beverages."
  • "I remain at your disposition for any further information you might require."
  • "Studies show that people who are required to perform mentally-challenging tasks do better after a good night's sleep."

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